This talented group of individuals includes returning Camp Guides, classroom teachers, informal educators, and graduate and undergraduate students majoring in science or education fields. We are excited to have such a passionate group of Camp Guides leading campers this season.
Returning teens who are back for a second (or third or fourth!) Zoo Crew program have a wider range of exciting options available to them, including the chance to work in animal care as a Junior Zookeeper, educate guests as a Naturalist, or continue to work with our Camp Zoofari program as a Camp Mentor.
We're bringing Camp Zoofari TV to you this summer. Explore the Zoo with Camp Supervisor Nick to learn all about our animals.
Every year, the Houston Zoo sets aside 200 spots at Camp Zoofari for scholarship recipients. By giving a gift to our Send a Kid to Camp scholarship campaign, you can make summer camp dreams come true!
Join Camp Zoofari this summer as we take action to save sea turtles!
Teens, ages 13-17, participating in Zoo Crew for the first time have the opportunity to explore everything that Houston Zoo does to save animals in the wild.
The Teen Leadership Council is a highly-motivated group of returning Zoo Crew members who lead and mentor their Zoo Crew peers. This is an opportunity for returning Zoo Crew to build leadership skills while providing insight into how we can improve the Zoo Crew program.
Cultivating the next generation of conservation heroes! The Houston Zoo Teen Programs seek to inspire teens to problem solve ways to save animals in the wild and empower them to influence others to…
Teens age 13-17 who have completed one summer of Zoo Crew have the opportunity to apply for a Returning Zoo Crew position, or a role in our new Teen Leadership Council. Your prior experience makes you eligible for a wider range of exciting opportunities to explore a variety of interests.
After participating in one Summer Zoo Crew, returning teens can also continue in the Year-Round Zoo Crew program. These Zoo events and activities are a required part of Year-Round Zoo Crew, and will provide participants with a range of enjoyable and challenging work experiences.
News Blog, Posted February 27, 2017
Registration for Camp Zoofari is Open!Summer vacation just got wild! Public registration begins Monday, Feb. 27 for Camp Zoofari at the Houston Zoo. Camp Zoofari is a summer camp experience for children ages 4 through 16 that features…
News Blog, Posted August 2, 2019
Sea of ShirtsDuring the summer, the Houston Zoo becomes a sea of various colored T-shirts that make up almost every color of the rainbow. The sea of shirts not only consists of guests from different…
News Blog, Posted February 27, 2019
March’s Featured Members: The Baker FamilyWe love our Members. Their incredible support allows us to make a difference to animals both locally and all over the world. This month, we’re spotlighting a family of Zoo Members that deserve…
